Missiles

The U.S. Air Force issued an RFI to gauge industry capacity to produce more than 1,000 Extended Range Attack Munition missiles for Ukraine. Responses are due November 19, 2026; the contemplated schedule calls for first deliveries within three months of award and completion within 15 months.

Leidos is preparing to scale production of its Low-Cost Containerized Missile and AGM-190 Havoc Spear for U.S. Department of Defense customers. Production is expected to center on Huntsville, Alabama, and McEwen, Tennessee, with suppliers spanning 14 states; no new award, solicitation, contract value, or procurement contact has been announced.

CoAspire selected X-Bow Systems to develop and produce ground-launched solid rocket motor boosters for its CHAOS cruise-missile program, designed for affordable, mass-producible weapons for U.S. allies and coalition partners. The Navy’s $70 million prototype OTA went to CoAspire; X-Bow’s selection value, terms, and any follow-on production plans have not been reported.

Denmark will acquire Kongsberg Joint Strike Missiles for its F-35A fleet and Covenant Anthem ground-launched missiles to meet a NATO long-range strike commitment by 2030. Contract status, quantities, values, and delivery schedules remain undisclosed, so treat this as a market signal, not an open competition.

Kongsberg announced an approximately NOK 400 million contract to supply Denmark with an undisclosed additional quantity of Naval Strike Missiles for its ground-based coastal-defense system. The government-to-government purchase, handled through Norway’s defence materiel agency, signals continued Nordic demand but does not present an open solicitation or identified near-term bidding opportunity.

The U.S. Department of Defense recently awarded contracts totaling over $20 billion aimed at enhancing defense capabilities. In addition to Raytheon's AMRAAM contract, Navy investments in submarine manufacturing indicate a growing emphasis on domestic production and advanced defense technologies, which could present significant opportunities for contractors in related sectors.

The U.S. Army is investing $20.2 million to expand AeroVironment's Huntsville facility for accelerated production of the Freedom Eagle-1 missile. This move is a key part of transitioning from low-rate initial production to full-rate production, enhancing U.S. missile manufacturing capabilities amid rising defense demands.